Job vacancies

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Mandarin Language Assistant

September 2022
Fixed term contract
£14.32 per hour

The Mandarin Language Assistant will be well organised, engaging and fluent in Mandarin. They will assist KS4 pupils to develop their Mandarin language speaking skills by working with small groups. The successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for the subject and will generate a high degree of motivation in all pupils and actively promote Mandarin throughout the School.

How to apply

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Thursday 7th July 2022

Interviews to be held shortly after on a date to be confirmed

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  

Visiting Music Teacher - Piano (Junior School)

September 2022
Self-employed

St Mary’s is seeking a Visiting Music Teacher to teach Piano to students in the Junior School with a wide range of abilities and experiences, from complete beginners to advanced performers. The new Visiting Music Teacher of piano will join a thriving music department from September 2022.

They should be keen to employ a variety of teaching methods and musical styles in order to develop both their students’ technique and musicianship skills, as well as offering encouragement and guidance. The role also involves preparing students for ABRSM (or similar) Music examinations up to Grade 5, as well as preparing students for regular performances at Teatime Concerts and the Music Festival.

Application Form

How to apply

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Monday 27th June 2022

Interviews to be held on Monday 4th July 2022

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  

Learning Support Assistant (Senior School)

Full-time
£16,051-£17,564

St Mary’s School is looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join the school’s Learning Support department to facilitate the active participation and inclusion of all pupils in the academic activities of the school. Working as part of a small team, the successful candidate will be friendly and approachable, and will have the ability to evaluate learning needs and seek out learning opportunities for students.

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Interviews to be held shortly after on a date to be confirmed

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. 

Assistant Science Technician

September 2022
Fixed contract for one academic year (15 hours per week)
£7.80-£11.36 (depending on age and experience)

St Mary’s is seeking an Assistant Science Technician to support the Science department in preparing resources and equipment for lessons and practical experiments and assist in the running of activities, extracurricular and displays in preparation for Open days.

Closing date for applications: ongoing

Interviews to be held on a date to be confirmed

The School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Senior School Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)

May 2022
Full-time
£16,051-£17,564 per annum / £22,318-£24,398 FTE

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Interviews to be held shortly after on a date to be confirmed

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Food Service Assistant

Term-time (plus 6 weeks)
£16,504 per annum / £9.50 per hour

We are looking for a Food Service Assistant to join St Mary’s School’s small Kitchen team, assisting the chefs with food preparation, preparation of the dining room, serving food to pupils and ensuring the kitchen and service stations are clean and tidy. The successful candidate will be friendly, reliable and a good team player with high standards of hygiene and customer service. The role will be based at both the Senior School and at our Boarding House.

The Food Service Assistant will also be required to work weekends at the boarding house.

How to Apply

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Interviews to be held shortly after on a date to be confirmed

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. 

Kitchen Porter

January 2022
Term-time only (47 hours per week)
£18,835 per annum / £9.50 per hour

The Kitchen Porter will work as part of a small team at the boarding house and at St Mary’s Senior School, to assist the chefs in the provision of a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the School kitchens. This will involve daily operation of the dishwasher machine and general cleaning duties and setting up/cleaning down the servery and dining room.

The Kitchen Porter will also be required to work weekends at the boarding house.

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Interviews to be held shortly after on a date to be confirmed

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Porter

Part-time; term-time only
£9,477 per annum

St Mary’s is seeking two porters: a morning porter and an afternoon porter, to work as part of the Operations Team. You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks that deliver on essential tasks that ensure a clean, safe and secure environment is maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidates will work as part of a team and efficiently complete tasks such as moving furniture, supporting the catering team, setting alarms and occasionally help cover minibus driving when required.

Job Description - Morning Porter

Job Description - Afternoon Porter

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Interviews to be held shortly after on a date to be confirmed

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. 

Minibus Driver

Full-time (Term-time only)

We are looking for a driver to take students for lessons at Long Road Sports ground. The post-holder will also do a morning minibus run between one of the Park and Ride sites and the school and also undertake some portering duties in school when not driving.

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Interviews to be held shortly after

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. 

Minibus Driver

Part-time (Term time only)

We are seeking a number of reliable minibus drivers, for morning and afternoon shifts to transport our students between our two schools on Chaucer Road and Bateman Street and local Park and Ride sites. The post is term-time only (35 weeks per year), working Monday - Friday. An example of hours would be as follows however these can be slightly flexible to suit the right candidate: 7.00am-9.00am/4.00pm-6.00pm.

For insurance purposes applicants must hold a valid, clean UK drivers’ licence with category D1.

Additional driving may be available on an ad hoc basis.

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Interviews to be held shortly after on a date to be confirmed

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  

Evening Facilities Assistant

Part-time (20 hours per week – term time only)
£9.70 per hour

St Mary’s is looking for an Evening Facilities Assistant to join the school. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person with good teamwork skills to deliver essential tasks and ensure a clean, safe and secure environment is maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

There may also be an opportunity to complete additional hours and working weekends as and when required. All hours worked outside of the standard contract will be paid as additional hours.